Start your journey in Cairo and travel to Memphis, the ancient capital of Lower Egypt. Visit the Mit Rahina Open Air Museum, where you’ll see highlights from the Old Kingdom, including the impressive colossal statue of Ramses II, the Alabaster Sphinx, and other artefacts from the Great Temple of Ptah. Your guide shares insights into Memphis’ role as the centre of power and culture for centuries.

Continue to Saqqara, a vast archaeological site just south of Cairo. Here you’ll explore the Step Pyramid of Djoser, the world’s oldest stone pyramid and a key landmark in ancient Egyptian architecture. Learn about Imhotep’s innovative design and discover nearby tombs and smaller pyramids from the 5th and 6th Dynasties. Saqqara offers a quieter, less crowded alternative to Giza, with excellent photo opportunities across the desert landscape.

After exploring both sites, return to Cairo with a deeper understanding of Egypt’s earliest dynasties.